24" IPS or 27" non-IPS

ukchap · 2 Aug 2010 at 14:28

Hello

Bit of advice if you would all be so kind

I have been trying to talk myself into buying a 27" iMac but cannot justify it with my MacBook Pro being more than enough for my uses.

So I am going to get a monitor to make working a bit more comfortable.

The choices are one of the 24" IPS monitors such as the Overclockers Dell one or one of the many non-IPS 27" ones. I cannot afford a 27" IPS really even though I could stretch to a 27" iMac if that makes sense.

The main reason for getting it would be to get more comfortable working with Lightroom and photos generally. I do this about once a week. The rest of the time it would be web/mail/word processing standard uses.

I wouldn't use any speakers that came with it.

Thanks

R

shahpor · 2 Aug 2010 at 14:58

I am of the opinion that it is quality, not quantity, that counts.

Also, having both IPS and TN panels to look at, I would definitely recommend the IPS.

Boozebeard · 2 Aug 2010 at 16:33

If you are working with photos then an IPS would be the best idea.

BlackBat · 2 Aug 2010 at 21:53

Also, having both IPS and TN panels to look at, I would definitely recommend the IPS.

+1.

milkinc13 · 2 Aug 2010 at 22:08

photos then IPS all the way

ukchap · 2 Aug 2010 at 22:17

OK.
Thanks everyone
I have been reading about the problems with the Dell
What is the quality of them these days when bought from Overclockers?

PCM2 · 2 Aug 2010 at 23:10

If you have problems that are immediately noticeable, you can most likely RMA it.

Erazer · 3 Aug 2010 at 07:47

I got a Dell last week and has no tinting issues, its been a bit quiet on that U2410 thread but that doesnt mean the tinting issues are resolved. Might be worth checking the Dell forum if you're still worried

ukchap · 3 Aug 2010 at 17:27

Dell forum?

slimsymeat · 3 Aug 2010 at 20:35

U2410, got one and well recommend. I went through 5 TN's but this is by far the best.

ukchap · 3 Aug 2010 at 21:08

What about the Dell U2311?